Recalled Product

KYMCO Utility Vehicle

On 2012-01-26, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall regarding KYMCO Utility Vehicle due to a potential fire hazard. This product sold new beginning in June 2008 for about $7600 to $10100.

About 2,000 units are involved in this recall. Instance(s) of fires have been reported. More Info.

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This was the 2nd recall of Hunting & Utility Vehicles, incld ROV in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 20 similar recalls, involving about 200,000 product units. Click here to see images of other recently recalled Hunting & Utility Vehicles, incld ROV.

What is the problem?

An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Instance(s) of fires have been reported.

How can I tell if I own this product?

The recall involves 2009 through 2012 KYMCO utility task vehicles (UTVs). The vehicles are gasoline-powered, off-road vehicles with two side-by-side seats, a cargo bed and a steering wheel. The vehicles come in red, blue, black, gray, orange, silver and green and have the model and brand name "KYMCO" on both sides of the rear fender area and the front of the hood. The following UTVs are being recalled:

The VIN is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The tenth alphanumeric character of the VIN is the model year of the vehicle (i.e. 9 = 2009, A = 2010, B = 2011, C = 2012).

These items were sold new⁺ at KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2008 to October 2011 for between $7,600 and $10,100.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a KYMCO dealer for the free installation of a repair kit.

For more information, contact KYMCO USA at (888)235-3417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at info@kymcousa.com, or visit the firm's website at www.kymcousa.com

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.